MbS’s Hardline Reforms May Be Hurting Investment in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia presents itself to the world as a booming economy and a major player on the...
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Author: Tom Pollitt
Oman Elections and the Pursuit of Peace in the Middle East
Most international observers were impressed with both the results and the running of last week’s Shura Council elections in Oman. While the country still has problems with gen…
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Trump’s Betrayal of the Kurds is Nothing New
The White House’s decision to withdraw from Syria and leave the Kurdish fighters open to Turkish attack is another example of Trump’s uncanny ability to do the right thing at…
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Saudi Professor Omar al-Muqbel Arrested for Criticizing State Entertainment Authority
Human rights groups and Islamic organizations have called for the Islamist cleric’s release, saying that his arrest is a clear violation of the right to free expression. This…
Read MoreUN Urges Libya to Close Detention Centers after Deadly Bombings
To the consternation of many observers, the Tajoura Detention Center has reopened in Libya, following horrific bombings that UN officials have said may amount to a war crime.…
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Iraq Suspends US-Funded Broadcaster Al-Hurra Television
Iraq’s suspension of Al-Hurra’s broadcast license, expected to last three months, has drawn widespread condemnation from press freedom groups. The broadcaster had recently rep…
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